SRAM & RockShox Product Release // Updated, Redesigned & Brand-New Gravity Components
This just in! SRAM and RockShox have announced updated Maven brakes, a redesigned BoXXer fork + Vivid Coil shock, and the all-new, purpose-built DH groupset—XX DH Transmission. Have a read below fo...
Ochain R vs DT Swiss Degrees Of Freedom // Two Different Approaches To Pedal Kickback
Pedal kickback: the talk of the MTB world. What used to be a niche concern for World Cup DH pros has become a priority for every trail rider looking for a smoother ride. Brands are now racing to ne...
Chromag Rootdown Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride
Steel is real, and that is why Fanatik's master of graphics, Jan, recently built up a custom Chromag Rootdown to get himself through the winter riding season in Bellingham. No nonsense on this buil...
Winter Riding Essentials // Make the Most of Off-season Riding
Feeling like you didn’t get enough time on the trails this summer? Us too. If you’re looking to brave the moisture and conquer the cold, here are our top suggestions to help make this in-between se...
Santa Cruz Vala E-Bike vs Santa Cruz Bronson // Does Ditching VPP Mean Its No Longer Distinctly Santa Cruz?
When Santa Cruz released the new Vala E-bike, they ditched their patented VPP suspension platform for a Horst Link design. So is it still distinctly a Santa Cruz? We ride the Vala and its analog si...
Transition Sentinel V3 Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride
We sat down with Matt to dive into the story behind his one-of-a-kind Transition Sentinel build. Focused on pure function and long-term durability, Matt built his Sentinel V3 carbon frame into a no...
DT Swiss DF Upgrade Kit Review // Eliminate Pedal-Kickback
During my relatively brief stint in industry, I've noticed a pattern of conversation dominated by specific trends. The most recent examples to come to mind are mixed-wheel bikes and electronic shif...
Deity Grip Review // Which Deity Grip is the Best?
Looking for the best mountain bike grips? From ultra-slim to extra-wide, Deity offers a grip for every rider style and hand size. Explore the full Deity MTB grip lineup—Slimfit, Supracush, Knuckled...
Santa Cruz Bronson Bike Check // The Bikes We Ride
Our demo bike specialist, Stellan, put his years of hands-on experience to the test with this custom Santa Cruz Bronson build. This Bronson is designed to thrive on the punishing terrain of B.C.’s ...
